Associate Engineer

The Open University; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Open University is seeking an Associate Engineer (Testing) to join their team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will lead the testing processes, ensuring the quality, performance, and security of software applications throughout the development lifecycle. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality software and enjoy complex projects, join us to make a tangible impact on our software development efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong skills in both functional and non-functional testing.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing processes to ensure software quality.
• Design and execute test plans, focusing on both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Collaborate closely with teams to analyze user needs and ensure robustness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Tools

Testing automation tools

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As an Associate Engineer (Testing) at The Open University, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, performance, and security of our software applications. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will lead the testing processes to ensure that the software we develop not only meets but exceeds functional and non-functional requirements. You will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from planning and design through to implementation and support, ensuring that quality is embedded into every phase.

In this role, you will design and execute comprehensive test strategies, focusing on both functional and non-functional aspects, such as usability, performance, and security. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to analyse user needs, ensuring that the applications we deliver are intuitive, user-friendly, and robust. You will also take ownership of quality management processes, ensuring that best practices in testing methodologies and tools are followed.

As part of your responsibilities, you will perform business process testing, ensuring that critical workflows are validated, and support test automation tools to streamline testing efforts. You will support post-deployment efforts by troubleshooting and resolving any software issues that arise, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our software applications. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading risk and process management within the testing lifecycle to ensure that potential issues are mitigated early.

We are looking for an individual with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality software. If you enjoy working on complex projects, are proactive in problem-solving, and are excited about making a tangible impact, this role offers the perfect platform for professional growth and development.

At The Open University, we are always innovating. Join us and be part of a team that’s driving forward our technology, processes, and professional growth.

·Lead Testing Efforts: Design, execute, and manage detailed test plans, ensuring software meets quality, performance, and security standards. Support the development and running of automation testing (TEST, METL – Level 4).

· Support the Full Software Lifecycle: Collaborate across teams to support the testing across the development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment, ensuring quality at every stage (SLEN – Level 3).

· Analyze User Needs: Participate in user needs analysis and usability evaluation, ensuring that the software delivers a seamless and intuitive experience (UNAN, USEV – Level 3).

· Quality Management: Maintain and enhance quality management processes, ensuring that testing adheres to organizational standards (QUMG, QUAS – Levels 4).

· Business Process Testing: Lead business process testing, ensuring that critical business functions are tested and validated effectively (BPTS – Level 4).

· Non-Functional Testing: Perform non-functional testing such as performance, security, and scalability testing, ensuring software robustness (NFTS – Level 3).

· Support and Problem Resolution: Provide post-deployment support, troubleshooting and resolving issues to maintain smooth operations (ASUP – Level 3).

· Contribute to Business Analysis: Work closely with stakeholders to ensure software testing aligns with business goals and requirements (BUSA, REQM – Levels 3, 2).

· Risk and Process Management: Assist in managing risks and validating business processes to maintain software integrity and minimize disruptions (RELM – Level 2, PGMB – Level 2).

You will support this work by developing and advocating for the Open University’s Engineering manifesto and promoting best practices.

· Proficiency in Testing: Expertise in creating and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and security (TEST – Level 4).

· User-Centered Evaluation: Skilled in analyzing user needs and evaluating the usability of software products (UNAN, USEV – Level 3).

· Quality Assurance Leadership: Strong background in maintaining and leading quality assurance processes (QUMG, QUAS – Levels 4).

· Tools and Methods Expertise: Knowledge of testing tools and methodologies to optimize software testing, testing automation and development (METL – Level 4).

· Business and Process Analysis: Ability to contribute to business analysis and ensure that testing aligns with key objectives (BUSA, REQM – Levels 3, 2).

· Non-Functional Testing Experience: Perform non-functional tests, including security and performance testing (NFTS – Level 3).

Behaviours:

· Attention to Detail: You have a keen eye for detail and ensure accuracy in all aspects of testing and quality assurance.

· Collaboration: You thrive in a team environment, working effectively with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders.

· Problem Solver: You enjoy tackling challenges and proactively finding solutions to ensure smooth software operation.

· Proactive Learner: You stay up-to-date on the latest testing methodologies and tools and are always eager to improve processes.

· Organized and Methodical: You have strong organizational skills and can manage multiple testing processes and priorities effectively.

Certification:

ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) - Foundation level

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Higher Education

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